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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-05


In the Committee on Resolutions the
only serious division of opinion wason
paragraph of the platform as reported
by the subcommittee, endorsing what
the Legislature at its last session had
done in the matter OF the debt.
Senator Williams, Of Bland, raised
the point that whether so intended or
not it substantially committed the
party to that action OF the Legislative
debt committee which offered to Thorn
ton and Braithwaite terms believed by
many to be in excess of the Riddle
berger bill.
Messrs. Stuart and Figgat claimed
that the endorsement was OF the Legis-
lature, and referred TO its rejection OF
the bondholders' offer. Besides they
insisted that that offer was not in ex-
cess OF the Riddloberger bill, but was
only the total OF the Riddleberger bill
brought down to date.
MIR. Williams, however, pressed
point Tat the offer included tax
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-05

Calls were next made for Hon. Waller
L.. Staples. lie came on the stage and
said be never felt so much In his life
as if be wonld Ike 10 have an I'M
pIomptu speech cut and dried in his
pocket. He predicted that on the
morning after the election the sky will
be serene and the field be covered with
the remains OF the Republican party.
lie favored standing by the Riddleberger
bill, and be only hoped the time would
come when the merchants in the cities
could he made to pay their taxes IN
money Ike the people IN the country.
He believed II would not be many
wears before the debt question would
he 5. tied. When the convention went
on the excursion tomorrow 1t would be
able 10 refute the assertion that no capi-
talwas coming into Virginia. You Will
see indications of the new career upon
which Virginia, in % business way, Is
entering. II the Democratic party did
not settle the debt question IN the fall
Malone would.
The Committee on Resolutions
Hon. Phil. Mckinney, cbairman-next
made its report, which was read by Col
onel John Bell Bigger. Itisas follows
The Platform.
The Democratic party OF Virginia,
in convention assembled, congratulate
the people upon the continued enjoy
ment OF the blessings Of good govern
ment secured by the restoration by
Democratic administrations, State and
Federal. Again invoking the popular
verdict in its behalf, we point with
pride and confidence to record OF
pledges faithfully performed and 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-05
mARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURES ALMANAC, Auousr S. 1887
The Washington critic., 1887-12-06
MR. BIXBY WAS CALM.
Heroic Foriitude of II Family Man in n
Time of Peril.

One of the Bixby children was seized
with fit of Group the other night.
Bixby heard the little fellows labored
breathing and bounding clear over the
footboard of the bed, yelled Group"
in about the same voice that the escaped
idiot yells "Fire " at the theatre.
Then he tried to put his trousers on
over his head, but finally got them on
wrong side out, and tore into his shirt
with it wrong side in front.
"Jump!" he screamed to his wife,
"therc isn't second to lose! Get the
the syrup of squills! Put on a tub of
hot water! Give him something 10
drink Get hot hannel's on his chest
instantly! Hurry, Hurry Don't lie
there doing nothing while the child is
choking to death Fly around
Mrs. Bixby is one of those meek, but
eminently sensible and practical little
women who never get Il tenth part of the
credit for the good they do in this world.
While BiNby was racing up and down
stairs, declaring that nobody was doing
anything but himself. Mrs. Bixby
quietly tool; the little sufferer in hand.
''Do something quick p screeched
BiXby, as he upset q pan of hot water
OH the bed and turned II saucer of mel
ted lard over on the dressing-case.
'IIere somebody, quick !" he yelled.
"Can't anybody do II thing but me-?
Run for the doctor, some of you. Give
the child some more squills. Is there
anything hot at his feet? Give him
aconitc He ought to have spoon Of
oil. If he don't get relief instantly he'll
die, and here there's nobody trying TO
do anything but me Bring him some
warm water with little soda in it. He
ought TO have been put into u hot bath
an hour ago. Heat up the bathroom
What's on his chest? Great heavens
has the child got to die because no one
will do thing for him?'
Mrs. Bixby, quietly and unaidcd,
brings the child around all right and
sits with him until daylight, after she
has quieted Bixby down and got him to
bed.
And next morning he has the gall to
say at the office: cone of my little chaps
nearly died with Group last night, and ]
had mighty hard work bringing him
around all right, but | did after working
like n Trojan all night. It's Il terrible
disease and scarcs women nearly tc
death. They fly all to pieces right Off
A person wants their wits about them
You want TO keep perfectly cool and moi
fool away u second in Mysteries. Thatl
where man has the advantage of ;
woman in managinga case Of Group. IT.
mighty lucky ] was at home TO take my
little chap in hand. - lid Bits.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-06
Moving Into Mexico.

Schemes for colonization in Mexico are
coming to the front. \ French company
has acquired n grant of land in chihuahua
sixty miles long by six miles wide on which
n colony Of French and Belgian emigrants
are to be settled. \ large body of land in
the same state, adjoining New Mexico, has
can capitalists arc mostly concerned, and IL
is to be colonizcd. A town is being laid out
on this land adjoining the New Mexican
town of Dcming, The international bound
ary there is an imaginary line, and so the
new town will be practically an extension
into AicXico Of the American town of Dem.
ing. These are only the beginnings of what
Is To be a great movement of American
population, industry and capital into Mexico.
-INuW Orleans PiCuyunc,
The Washington critic., 1887-12-06
"onr lNcrscy Oyercoat."

in different shades, at SIS, is no catchpenny
bargain such as the air is full of, but "un-
questionable goods and trimmings, and our
own make. EtsEMAN BRos.,
BanuiaCturers. cor. 7th and Il.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-06
"Aidcrncy Dairy wagons"

Fresh Alderncy butter, churned every
morning and delivered in ! lb WARD
prints, iOc per ID. Also cottage cheese,
buttcrmilk and sweet milk, DC. per qt,
Cream. 1bc. per ut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12
another life Saved.

About two years ago a prominent citizen
of Chicago was told by his physicians that
he must die. They said his system wac 50
debiitated that there was nothing left to
build or. He made sup his mind 10 try
''new departure" He get some Of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" and
took it according to directions. He began
to improve at once He kept up the treat
ment for some months, and is to-day o well
man. he says the Discovery" saved his
life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-12
Bv Green & Wise. Auctioneers.

U,HE UNDERSIGNED, RECEIVER IN CLARK
i VS.. FAIBFAX, will, on TUESDAY, the 10Th
day of February, 1887. in front of the Market
H6use, in the city of Alexandria Va, It twelve
o'clock m, on that day, RENT THE FREE.
STONE FISHERY for the fishing season Of 1887
at public auction to the highest bidder upon the
following terms, TO wit: The party renting to eX-
ecute his note, with approved security, payable on
or before the Goth day of April, 1887.
This fishery is situated IN Prince William
county, Va, and is considered one of the best on
ian25 Is L. E. MEREDITH, Receiver
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FANCY GOODS.
QUAKER CITY SHIRTS.
PRICE Sl.IO.

Every year our sales increase on t:.is most pop
uar article of wear, SO much SO THAI >thc manutac-
rureTs have notified US that in future our estab-
ltshment shall be headquarters in this section for
the sale OF their goods This we think is fattcr-
ing, TO say The least, aud we shall make strenuous
efforts to further increase the sales for 1887.
Suppose we mention few points and rest the
case:
The cut and fit is perfect, material the best
made with Jacobs patent sleeve and back attach
ment.
impossible to tear or rip.
Solid Linen neck and wristbands and bosom
backed with Butcher linen-far superior to cotton
backing.
Worn by majority of the gentlemen of this
city, and sold By US in nearly every city, town
and village in this State.
We invite the gentlemen in the minority to
call and inspect their linen bosom friend.
Sizes IL to liz,
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MroNqh J g. lLlGnrn. esq

Througt ~ H. 1IcCgei, esq
From 3. Q. Bbb Z Sons, Baltimore, ; t:ouso
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At FRENcH's, 9s AND 95 KING STREET.

"a NEW PATENT .MoIsTENER,"
for sealing envelopes, putting on stamps or mois-
tening the fingers in counting money. Always
ready for use. soc.
Now receiving all the new styles in Stationery,
and Visiting Cards; newest designs and finest
VALENTINES in any quantity by the dozen or
gross; all styles and prices.
PIANO AND ORGAN TUNING AND Re
PAIRING-I have arranged with Professor F. a.
Urso, for many years the Tuner for tho CHECKER
ings to attend to this branch of the business In
this city. AL orders left at the store will receive
piSb5' feb5 ''''ii'''A' GEO. E. FRENCH.
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souterne wine, pints aud l cs.c , dozca Virginia
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AUCTION SALES.


T1OR SALE! FOR SALE!
At public auction on TUESDAY, February 10,
1887, in front of the Corporation Court House, at
10 m the TWO VALUABLE WAREHOUSES; On
Union street, few doors from King, Nos. II and
13, with railroad on one SIDE and good water
front on tie other Terms: One-third cash, and
the residue in one and two years, with interest
secured on property, or al cash.
ianO5 A HERBEET,
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y T. PBAKE,
Dealer i:
y0OEs SASH, BLINDS, HARDWAR RE, PAINTS
OILS. LEADS, CEMENT, LUMBER. LISIE
eA!.GiNED PLASTER. SLATE MAN
TIES. HEARrHs &c. &C. sc
Corner King and Pit streets. Alexandria Va.
doc1z-eotil
y0vT g. CREIGHTON & SON,
Yho,esale aad Retail Dealers il
-. ei.q74pf. s;J,9T,.RV. HORSE SHOES, I8UN
aI0UaE CASTINGS NAIL RODS, AASl''
CREASE, WAGON MATERIALS.
HOUSEKEEPERs' GOODS. &c.
81, - kim street, Alexandria, Virginia
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GROCERIES. &c.
NEW GROCERY IND PROVISION sToRI
Mr. B. II. JENKINS

Announces that he has opened a Green Grocery
and Provision Store at the southeast corner of
Duke and Fairfax streets where lie will keep on
hand full stock of excellent goods. All kinds OF
MEATS and VEGETABLES. together with
and FANCY GROCERIES, can be
found in his store at reasonable prices. janis
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DRY GOODS.
DIG REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF DRY
D GOODS AZ
CART'BR'S CASH DRY GOODS STORE
I'll Market Space, near 7th street,
Washington, D. c.

Washington, d. c.
-sstrakhan Cloth excellent quality. ali wool,
heavy weight, over one yard and half wide re-
duced 80 81.
Pure Wool chudda Serge, wide double width
reduced 20 Soc.
Home.spun Dress Good, extra width reduced
Extra large size While Wool Blankets reduced
to $285
camel,s Hair Home spun Dress Goods, wide
double Wi! tn, ali pure fine wool, cash value 62c,
reduced 10 4Jc
Royal serge, beautiful Dress Goods, with double
fold. III btue, grccT, garnot and brown, II yards
for 81
Sack Striped sil1 yelveIe S1.25; Eclored and
Black Silk yelvets 81: special bargains in Black
and Colored Cashmeres; double White "ooi
Blankets 50; Black Cashmere Shawis pure wool.
81 30: remnants of Dress Goods, Silks and Vel
vets less than cost Table Damask, pure linen fine
quality III remnants Of >, 2tl. 212 and 3 yard |
lengths, very cheap; specisl bargains in Blsck !
and Colored Silks. ans WITT
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-
no. is KING STREET
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGiNIA
Wholesale ana Retail Dealers il
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
gildcrs Hardware. Locks, Hinges, screWsl
D7arRolts. Latches &c. Saddlory, Hardware.
Bd5le Bits Buckles, Rings, Hamcs, &C., &C.
:. saelwrights' Hardware, Azles, Rims, Aubs'
spos =. Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &c, rockets
3.s.o.s ls. s full ard complete stock OF first
gaAas swsy in . ana sold &t lowest CASE
augf5
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Cannbridpe.

Cambridge seems to be one of the pros
porous towns of Somerset. There is an
air of thrift about the farms, the shops
and the stores. The village is quite a
trade center. 1t is 10 miles from Dexter,
It's shipping point and the station from
which it receives its mail There are
two large and nice variety stores in the
village, one kept by Mitchell y Bailey,
and the other by Ham u Whitney. The
former was built but few Years ago and
is completely adapted to extensive lines
of goods he carries, and the products
they buy or take in exchange for goods
Postmaster Mitchell keep, the Post of
flee in this store and has connections
quarters for the han ling and distribu-
lion Of the mail. He is a genial and ac-
cOmmodating officer, and whatever may
be said in regard to any other town,
Uncle Sans mail is in good hands here.
Mcssrs Whitney X Horne have quite
an cN cnsve carriage manufaCtury here.
Their annual product is from loo to IL
carriages, mostly open riding wagons.
They find market largely in Aroostook
County, where they also buy stock and
drive it through to Somerset, or ship it
nv TAIL 10 inc DIl1llltll IldIhtl- 4U'N
have followed this business for many
years, and have made for their carriages
name that is guaranty of good honest
work and material.
There are also lumber mills here on a
branch of Main stream, from which the
people of Cambridge and Wellington
draw their lumber for building parp ,>e>
largely. There are Other minor industries
and shops. The town is well supplied
with church editces for one of it, size,
there being two in the village and with
school-houses
The Island House i, not etcntious
structure, but it is we'll kept, comfort.
able house, where $ Everett Bailey the
prop ietor aud landlady Bailey give close
personal attention to the wants Of their
Bailey, father of the present proprietor.
many years ago. David Bailey was for
many years Postmaster Of til town, hay
ing been appointed June II, $50, and the
Office was kept III the hotel and in the
Bailey family until President CleNelaud's
administration when it was gracefully
yielded up a one of the results of
change of administration.
Cambridge il in good financial enndi-
ton. has no debt, next 10 no expense for
support of poor, and must be Il good
town to live in. Its good town 20 stay
all night in. the RlroEILR-man knows hy
experience.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
A Crave Joke.

A Skowhegan physician, tells good
story at his own expense, that took place
some 90 years ago. He was on his way
to Norridgewock to make a professional
call, and when nearly at the home of his
patient, Glanced to meet Mr.. X, an agent
for a Skowhegan firm, that manufactured
monuments, grave-stones, etc, and some
thing of wag, besides. "IIalloo Doc
tori said X. stopping his team, 'where
are you going?"
"To the next house" said the medical
man.
"Any one sick there?' said X.
eyes," said the doctor.
"Won't you please give me the name?
said the grave stone vender, pulling out
his memorandum book, ~ may as well
take the name now"
The Doctor enjoys relating this Incl
dent, and can do it much better than ii
can be written.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Rev. Charles Miller.

Our venerable and well known towns
men, Rev. Charles Miller celebrated his
ninety-third birthday on Saturday last, at
the residence of his daughter, Mrs.
Helen S. Coburn. All of his children
and grandchildren were present, an un-
usual event. Mr. Miller is enjoying a
good measure of health for one so adj
yanced in years, and entered joyfully in
to the spirit of the occasion. His esti-
mabe wife still walks by his side, and
the aged couple are now in the sixtieth
year of their welded life.
Mr.. Miller spent fifty-fve years in the
active ministry, and now rests from the
labors which were so fruitful of good.
During the evening he had kindly words
of counsel and blessing for those who
were present, and repeated from memory
the prayer of Christ for his deciples
just before his death. He has the con
graduation of his many friends in the
village on this happy event, and also the
trust that he and his wife may yet find
added years among the scenes and friends
that they hold so dear.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Nsthaniei Malbon,

The death of Nathaniel Malbon was
chronicled in the REPORTER some weeks
ago, He was born October 10, 1910, in
what is now Skowhegan, but then was
Canaan. The farm that was his home at
death, he had resided upon for % years
and was born and always lived in the
same neighborhood. Farming was his
occupation, but he followed numbering
winters for some years. He was one of
the selectmen of the old town of Show
hogan three years, and two years after
Bloomfield was annexed,
His wife, formerly Mary Eaton, sur
wives him and their only son, Willis r..
Malbon, occupies the old homestead.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Convention of tho w, CT. u.

The session of the w. c. T. U. were
held at Lewiston last week. The reso-
luton deplored the lack of observance of
the Sabbath, protested against Sunday
excursions, denounced the use of tobacc o,
recommended the establishment of re-
formatory for woman, favored womans
suffrage, expressed regret that the pro-
visions of the law in regard to scientific
temperance instruction are not fully OBJ
served, strongly objected to the use of
"Norhotrs Politics forlyoung Americans"
in the public schools, asked for the
adoption of the Blair Educatioan bill, and
endorsed the Prohibitory party. The
third party resolution excited some OPP
position, but was adopted by vote of
SO years to 20 nays. Mrs. l. NJ. N.
Stevens was unanimously reelected
president with vice president for every
county. Mrs, l.. w. Weston is the vice
president for Somerset Co. Appreciation
for Gov. Bodwell's work in enforcing
the liquors laws was expressed by ris:
ing vote.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Scion


Our correspondent writes
Cattle Show the 2sinst. was good
show of stock. Among the exhibitors
we notice Moses French herd of thorough
bred hcrcfordS lothian whippe with a
herd of eleven grade herefordS, Fred
Drury with nine and others, Among
others worthy of note were lothian
Whpplc'S trained calves with their St'ing
of prizes from the State and Eastern
State Fairs. J. NJ. Browns oxen girting
eight feet. were fine looking animals
Fred Drury exhibited pair of grade
hereford oxen seven feet and three inches
in girt, they are splendid animals also a
nice pair of calves. We are glad to say
that we saw no signs of drunkenness and
not even barrel Of cider upon the
ground.
George Deahorn is very low, and is
not expected to recover
Edward Spear is at home from Boston
Ruel Williams, whose buildings were
burned about Il month ago, has lost his
only horse by the animal breaking its leg
in the stall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Vaunes S Park.

The following communication La been
received from one of our Skowhpgan res
ideuts
We were recently the guests Of Mr.. II
X rarkman, at his pleasant quarters on
the western shore Of Madison Lake. The
NJ. Y. O. b Cottage. ut NauneSs Park, A.
Mr.. Parkmau desiguatcs his establish
mtnt, is located at the most picturesque
spot on the lake. The road leading To
the cottage and park, leaves the highway
about sevcnty-tve rods north of VIM. d.
llaydcn's residence, and winds down a
gentle drCliyity of meadow and pasture
land, through fragrant grove, composed
of cedar, hemlock, evergreen and decidu-
GUS trees the cottage itself is model of
convenience and comfort and is especial
ly delightful Ia those who have a taste
for fishing, picnics and general vacation
pa>times
Mr.. Parkman expects next year 10 ae-
commodatc sporting parties who wish 10
try the waters of the lake, and we can as.
sure them a most pleasant and profitable
time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
COUNTY NEWS
PALMYRA

The work OF ballasting the S. q VI.
X. X. began last week with large cre@
Of men In charge Of I'd Mitchell Tie
section already ballastcd presents neat
appearance compared with the condition
the road has been in since II "as con
structed.
Mr.. Fred Kecne, Of Boston j. stopping
for few days al his brother in-la@'~. Mr.
Geo. Mills.
Mr.. Arthur Hatch delivered very III
tercsting lecture TO AN attentive audience,
on popular Education" Monday eeei
sept -. Mr. Hatch j. blind aud !. try
ing to earn means in III, way % a. n
complete hi, education III college. 4 COZ
lection Of five dollars vas taken at tie
close Of the lecture.
The Good Templar- held a soelable At
the Hall last Tuesday evening 4 lar2e
Attendance was reported
Corn seems to be The only successful
crop with the farmer, this year Ii
potato crop is almost complete failure
One farmer reports u los 81 ~ per eeH'
in his crop.
Mr.. Isaac Simons Of TIL. village La
bnlt large corn barn during tn pal
week, in which To store his large crop u
corn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
The Oak Grove Fire.

George A. Harrington, a pupil who was
attending Oak Grove Seminary, at the
time it was burned, was arrested in Broc-
ton, Mass, by Detective True, Friday
last, and confessed to the burning of the
buildings, as he says, because he was set
back in his studies, and did not like the
food served at the tables. A preliminary
examination was held, and the boy com
mitted to Augusta Jail to await the action
of the grand jury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05

The close time on trout in Maine COM
menced Saturday last, and the fishermen
will now have rest. The catch has
been very large on Kennebec waters this
year. Open time on deer, moose and
Maine with the exception of Mount
Desert Island where close time continues
until November LIST. The fishermen
hang up the tackles, and the sportsmen
now take to the woods. Take both
classes together and they leave lots of
money in Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Mercer.

Mrs. Eleazcr Watson Who la beeu
sick for II number Of week. did. lat
Sunday, age - years.
Miss Sophie Holmes has gone 10 A.
lantic City, y. J. to spend the winter
We are glad To ,ee our postmaster
flames Greenleaf) about once more ie
ha, been quite sick With pneumonia.
At the town meeting Sept. u it VA
voted to appoint committee of three. 10
meet the road commissioners sept =.
to see what can be done about The pro-
posed road in the east part Of the town.
The road is estimated to cost nearly
$1,000 which if il should be built Wonld
make very heavy tax.
The |, q. of q. r. gave an oyster sup.
per to its members, aud to the juvenile
Temple last Saturday night.
Show and Fair oct. |.
DR. Porter and wife are visiting friends
in town. The DR. practieed medicine
several years in this town, but ha- mad,
Lowell. Mass, HI, home for some tim.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Stephen JeWett.

Mr.. Stephen Jewett, died at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Chandler Dow in this vii
lage, Thursday last, aged, so years, 8
months and / days. Mr.. Jewett was
born in Hopkinston, N. H., and had re-
sided in Skowhegan about 90 years, prior
to which time he lived for many years at
Waterville. His wife survives him at the
advanced age of SS years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-05
Cider Barrels,

And Fresh Liquor Casks for sale
by ]. A. Greenacre, Commission
Merchant and Wholesale Dealer in
Foreign Fruit and Country Produce
81 Mercantile So, Bangor, Me.
2nd hand Cider bbls. 75cts. Fresh
Liquor Casks S1.25 each. +. o. b.
ali orders must be accompanied
with cash or satisfactory reference.
3t3Ss